Dr. Parker is a podiatrist and surgeon in Houston, TX who has been helping patients for more than 40 years.

Knowing where we currently stand in the world of podiatry allows us to plan for the future care and treatment of all foot and ankle conditions. Our office has accumulated a series of informational statistics in order to aid our Medford patients in their personal education of medical conditions and treatments. Below are just a few of the many facts about your feet.

Aging and the feet

3 in 4 Americans have had some sort of foot problem during their lifetime.

On average, a child will take their first steps between 10 and 18 months.

Before a child reaches the age of one their feet grow to nearly half of their adult size.

Toenails tend to grow faster during teen years, in hot climates, and pregnancy.

The first known shoes are thought to have been created in the Stone Age from animal skins.

It was in ancient Rome where the first left and right shoes were created. Before this time shoes were made to go on either foot.

Shoe sizes were formed under the rule of King Edward II of England who declared that the size of one barley corn would equate to a single shoe size.

Our wonderful staff would love to address all of your concerns. If you have any question about the general condition or treatment of your feet or ankles, contact our Houston, TX office at 281-497-2850 or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Robert Parker.

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